Should you consider a late availability wedding venue?

Your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life. Making a commitment to the person you love in front of your closest friends and family members is something most of us dream of doing – so we naturally want it to be as perfect a day as possible.

But planning a wedding is not an easy business. Even if you want to keep it simple and fuss-free, there are lots of things to consider. Where to get married, who to invite, what sort of catering to offer guests, what, if any, entertainment to provide, what to wear… the list is potentially endless, and often problematic.

Avoid the stress

While some people enjoy a year of meticulous planning, many see it as a source of stress they could do without. One of the ways to avoid this is to book a late availability wedding venue – that is, one which will enable you to get married within months, or even weeks.

Getting a venue in this way can prove a big money-saver, but if you are considering booking a venue at relatively short notice, there are certain things you need to think about first.

The first is that most late availability dates will not be at the weekend, so you need to be flexible with the idea of getting married mid-week.

Check the Registrar

The second, and most important, consideration is whether the Registrar will be available to marry you on the date you choose. There’s no point booking a fabulous venue at a budget cost and then finding you can’t actually get married on your chosen day. Check with the Registrar before handing over any deposit or signing an agreement.

According to the Government, you need to give at least 28 full days’ notice at your local register office before getting married, so bear this in mind.

Thirdly, even if you’re getting the venue at a fraction of its normal cost, this doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your enjoyment. Make sure to check the venue can accommodate all of your requirements.